New To The IPad? These Tips Will Assist You

When did you buy your iPad? How often do you use it? You don't want to be attached to it completely, but you do need to get your money's worth. There are so many things you can do with your iPad that you should be getting more than your money's worth. Keep reading to find out more.

Watch how much money you spend on apps. Because your credit card is on file with the iTunes store, it is not hard to go overboard buying apps and then get a nasty credit card statement shock. So it is critical to keep track of what you spend.

Do you know what to do when your iPad freezes? It can be rebooted by using a soft reset. A soft reset consists of simultaneously hitting the home and power buttons. You'll see the screen go black and then a white apple will appear. If you need to close an app, press only the home button during a few seconds.

Protect your sensitive data with the Delete All function. Worried about losing your identity if your iPad is ever lost or stolen? Simply enable the Erase Data security setting. In the event of 10 incorrect passcode entries, the iPad will automatically erase all personal data. You can find this option in the Settings menu, under General > Passcode Lock.

If you use your iPad to play games for long periods of time, your battery will not last as long. However, you can extend its like by disabling the vibration feature used by many shooter or racing games. If you only spend a few minutes at a time playing these games, it is okay to leave this feature on.

Are you constantly annoyed by the AutoCorrect on your iPad? Try this trick in the future. After you finish typing your word, tap on it in the suggestion's area. That will ensure that you get what you typed instead of the AutoCorrect suggested word that automatically gets inserted when you hit a space.

Get a screen protector for your iPad before you begin to use the device. While the screens on the iPads are of very high quality, they can still be damaged relatively easily if they are not protected. The smallest grain of dirt rubbed across the screen with your finger can result in a large scratch.

Auto correct is a wonderful feature on the iPad for those of use that are spelling challenge. Your auto correct feature is automatically enabled. To use it, simply hit enter as soon as you see the spelling correction pop up on your screen. This is an easy way to reduce your editing time and keep yourself from having to look up every word you spell.

Do you have multiple users on the same iPad? You may not want them to view your online history. You can delete the browser history quickly. Open the Settings app and tap on Safari. Once Safari is open, then tap on the Clear History button. This will clear the cache and all cookies.

Did you lose your iPad? If you use the Apple product iCloud, you will be able to located your iPad or your iPhone. Go to the iCloud website, log in and you will be able to locate your lost iPad or phone on a map. You can also access this feature on another iPad.

iPads are not cheap so be sure to care for it properly. Many people buy screen protectors for use with their iPads. Screen protectors are simply thin plastic and give you more protection. Always use soft, damp cloths when cleaning iPad screens. Avoid using window cleaners or other types of cleaners to clean your iPad.

Did you know that you can create folders on your iPad? Just tap any app and hold it until it starts to begin jiggling. When it does, drag the app over top of any other icon and let it go. The iPad will then make a folder for you with both of the apps involved inside.

Do you like to email your iPad pictures to friends and family? There is a really simple way to do this. Just pick the photo you want to share, then press the arrow button in the top right corner. You will see a selection there that you can use to email the photo.

You can listen to music on your iPad, but are you aware you can also listen to podcasts? These are short (or sometimes long) audio clips on a variety of topics. If you are tired of music during your commute, try out a few podcasts. You are likely to find a subject that fascinates you.

To help extend your iPad's battery life turn down the screen's brightness. This is extremely helpful if you're expecting a message or email of great importance and your battery is running low. To turn down screen brightness, try double-tapping your Home icon and looking for the sun icon.

Get a warranty. You may not think that a warranty is something you need, but consider this: An iPad is not a cheap toy. It is an electronic investment and you need to make sure that you can get it repaired or replaced should you need that. A warranty can give you peace of mind.

Use "erase" for your security. If someone is trying to enter your password code, and gets it wrong 10 times, all the data on the device will be erased. After all, someone who is trying it 10 times in a row does not mean well, and you certainly don't want them accessing your information.

Your iPad's battery power percentage display is meant to keep you informed of how much battery power your iPad has remaining so that you never run out of power unexpectedly. If you are like many users, however, and this display distracts or irritates you, you can easily remove it. To turn it off just go to settings, then general, then usage.

Now that you have a better idea of how to go about using your iPad, you should be able to use it for more things. Have fun using the apps, track your workout program, use it to help your kids learn, and more. The iPad is a great tool for just about anything!